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Application Requirements

Applying for Graduate Study

Admission to a graduate degree program at St. John's is based on our assessment of a candidate's ability to successfully pursue graduate study. Our office works with the Deans to carefully consider every applicant's academic record, recommendation letters, scores on appropriate standardized tests and other factors that reflect a student's academic potential and motivation for successful graduate study.

Admission to a graduate degree program at St. John's does not guarantee advancement to degree candidacy. Additional requirements must be met before students are considered degree candidates. We ask every graduate applicant to provide the following items for admission consideration:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

include a current resume or curriculum vitae with the graduate admission application.

Evidence of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

including official transcripts from each institution attended.

Two letters of recommendation

from instructors in the proposed area of specialization or other qualified individuals as designated by the school, division, or program to which the candidate is applying.(requirements may differ for some programs)

Personal statement

An essay describing your reason for pursuing graduate study and leadership objectives in 300 to 350 words. Your statement of goals should briefly, but meaningfully, introduce yourself and describe what you hope to achieve by earning a graduate degree at St. John's. For example, applicants may address such topics as why they chose St. John's, what professional steps they plan to take after earning their degree, and the way that they can contribute to the graduate community if accepted.